Kentucky Ancestors, published quarterly by the Genealogical Committee of the Kentucky Historical Society, Old State House, Box H. Frankfort, KY. Volume 2, No. 3, January 1967 Will Book A, page 35 Will of Samuel Bailey of Mason Co., District of KY and State of Virginia. Date; Sept. 8, 1789 Proven; June 22, 1790 "One thousand acres of land on Licking River and 100 acres in Cannady Bottom to my daughter, Hannah Mefar Bailey, and two slaves; James and Adam. To Daughter, Elizabeth Ann Bailey, 1000 acres on Main Lick and 100 acres in Cannady Bottom and two slaves; Judy and Daniel. Executors to lay out town at Cannady Bottom's and sell one-half and one acre lots. Wife to have use of estate until children are raised; then son, George Daniel Ludwell Bailey , to have all estate. Wife, William W. Caller, Vincent B. Bailey and Matthew Rust, Executors. Witnesses; John Thompson, William Kenner and Benj. Roebuck. Sworn to by Jane Bailey, Executrix therein named. *** Order Book K, page 191 January Court, 1825 Jane Bailey, deceased. "Will partly proven by Hannah Wilson." [No other records could be found of this will.] Hannah Mefar Bailey married James Wilson, Dec. 5, 1799. Charles Gallagher, Bondsman. Order Book E, page 322 Jan. Court, 1806 Benson Bailey, orphan, apprenticed to Obediah Feagan until he reaches the age of 21 years- to "learn mystery of stone mason". Deed Book J. page 103 July 18, 1806 Deed of Trust Vincent Bailey of Mason County and John Atkinson, joint trustees for the use of Sally Rust, wife of John Rust; and also his children- 500 acres of land now occupied by said John Rust; also land in Fleming County, KY; land in Fauquier Co Virginia, which he claims in right of his wife, house and lot in Fredericksburg, VA now in the possession of Charles Yates: also all whiskey he has on his hands, slaves, furniture, silver watch, etc. to said trustees. Deed Book O page 86 March 14, 1814 Jean Jackman, widow of Adam Jackman, deceased; Elijah Bailey and Sally, his wife, late Sally Jackman; John McRoberts and Lenney, his wife, late Lenney Jackson; Polly Jackman, and Isaac McRoberts and Elizabeth, his wife, late Elizabeth Jackman, heirs and representation of Adam Jackman, deceased, and all of Lincoln Co KY, give power of Atty to Adam Beatty, "Our Lawyer" to settle question of land on Mill Creek in Mason County. Deed Book 36, page 459 Oct. 2, 1830 William Waddell, Sr. and Ann his wife, and the 'Sole heirs of James Bailey, deceased, namely: Carr B. Bailey and Sophia M., his wife, James W. Waddell and Nancy, his wife, and James G. Bailey, of Mason and Fleming Counties, Kentucky," sell to John T. Waddell, land in Mason County on Lee Creek, 68 acres. {William Waddell Sr. owned this land in partnership with James Bailey] Below sentence added by Ginny Keefer: {Wife, Ann Waddell, was daughter of William White Sr. died 1797 at Haymarket, Prince William Co VA, will probated 1804 Fauquier Co VA and first wife, thought to be Ann___?.] Deed Book 63 page 178 April 11, 1852 Elijah Bailey and Elizabeth, his wife, of Marion County, Missouri, to Leander Hubbell, of Mason County, land in Minerva in Mason County, two acres. Deed Book 79, page 257 Sept. ____, 1875 "Children and heirs of James S. Pepper, deceased:" Elizabeth A. Bailey and husband, Dr. Elijah Bailey of Marion County, MO. Eliza Frances Victor: Charlotte Hannah Victor; Laura Lydia Bateman; Mary Martha Watson and husband, Joshua H. Watson; John E. Pepper; Thomas J. Pepper and wife Jennie L.; Amanda H. Watson and husband, Harmon L. Gentry; Vachel M. Pepper and William H. Pepper sold to Comfort Ann Mannen, wife of David, land near the town of Minerva. At the end of the deed Maria C. Victor signed. There are mentions of two others in Deed Book 83, page 210- Lydia Gentry and Thomas Gentry. Marriages: Frances E. Pepper and Thomas B. Victor, 4-19-1853 Comfort Ann Pepper and David Mannen, 4-6-1848 Amanda Pepper and H. L. Gentry 11-27-1866 Elizabeth A. Pepper and Elijah Bailey 11-26-1844 ***** .·:*¨¨*:·.~* Ginny *~.·:*¨¨*:·.